Definition of communicationnext
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication At the time, a college spokesperson told the Miami Herald that the college had a five-year lease on the property since 2016 with an option to renew for five more years, but communications between the city and the college fell apart. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Transportation, energy, communications, life support, and construction come in at $282 billion through 2050. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 That takes time, and Pabst said the level of communication gradually improved through daily reps in spring practice and preseason camp. Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Following the latest incident on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said communication was ultimately established before Marine One took off. Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
  • They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Brad Pitt sent a message to George Clooney as the Michael Clayton star was honored Wednesday at the Venice International Film Festival.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There had also been contact with Crystal Palace over a potential deal for Ismaila Sarr.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The families of Guillen and Greer-Wilkinson said the park offered them food on the night of the injury, but have not been in contact since.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Placer County sheriff’s deputies responding to the crash reported hearing small explosions from an eastbound vehicle carrying fuel that was involved in the collision, according to the dispatch logs.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • You’d address dispatch speed, delivery guarantees and the operational reality of your fulfillment process.
    Joshua George, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The trouble was a bacterial abscess on the child’s neck, swollen, red, warm to the touch, about the size of a ping-pong ball, large enough to force the head into a tilt.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Chic details like a closet carefully laid out with beach needs like La Roqqa tote bags and sandals and luxury Ortigia bath products are thoughtful touches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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